After the 3-day Mount Kadam trek we have acclimatized: ready to climb Wagagai, the highest peak of the extinct volcano Mount Elgon at 4,321 meters.
We are going to take the Sipi-Trail route. Maaike, Anja, Peggy, Nelleke and I meet at Kapkwai (2,050m, national park entrance) the Ugandan team of Juma Chebet @elgon_trekk, consisting of National Park rangers Joël & Maddi, Daniel, cook Robert and seven porters.
With a permit for four days we set off from the secondary forest*. At Tutum Camp we take a break. The porters and cook arrive after us and we are told that we are a ‘sporty group’ ? Via Tutum Cave we ascend further through the jungle, then the heathland with beautiful flowers and plants follows.
Kajeri Camp (3,030m) is our camp site today. And…we have a clear running mountain stream where we can freshen up! Two porters teach me how to chop wood with their machetes, a profession in itself ? In the porters hut, the wood fire burns and the food is prepared. Tonight rice with meat, sauce and separately cooked white cabbage. Enjoy your dinner!
* Around 1700 there were rules for the forest / jungle, but compliance was minimal. Resulting in illegal logging. From 1989, the Netherlands helped to restore the forest (secondary forest).
One year ago, Robin and Simon were one of our first guest that traveled to the remote northeast to Discover Karamoja with us. A few months ago we received the joyful news that Robin decided to visit us again and bring her father and his partner as well… even though they only had 2 days in total.
Myself and 30+ friends were keen to explore destination Karamoja. We went for a hike up Mount Moroto, the mountain to likely areas for sight seeing. Owner Theo and other Guides like Brian, Peter, Paul and others delivered a fantastic experience. The hike was not too difficult but we covered different altitudes and habitats and …
Kara-Tunga hosted a renown Belgium journalist to reveal Uganda’s untouched Karamoja region. He quoted Karamoja as “Off the Beaten Path” and his experience “Out of Africa”. Read his travel report in Belgiums biggest newspaper ‘Het Laatste Nieuws’ featuring the Karamoja region, Kidepo Valley National Park and Authentic cultural tours of Kara-Tunga.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok
Trekking in Uganda: Kadam, Moroto, Elgon
Trekking in Uganda: Mount Elgon – day 1 of 4
After the 3-day Mount Kadam trek we have acclimatized: ready to climb Wagagai, the highest peak of the extinct volcano Mount Elgon at 4,321 meters.
We are going to take the Sipi-Trail route. Maaike, Anja, Peggy, Nelleke and I meet at Kapkwai (2,050m, national park entrance) the Ugandan team of Juma Chebet @elgon_trekk, consisting of National Park rangers Joël & Maddi, Daniel, cook Robert and seven porters.
With a permit for four days we set off from the secondary forest*. At Tutum Camp we take a break. The porters and cook arrive after us and we are told that we are a ‘sporty group’ ? Via Tutum Cave we ascend further through the jungle, then the heathland with beautiful flowers and plants follows.
Kajeri Camp (3,030m) is our camp site today. And…we have a clear running mountain stream where we can freshen up! Two porters teach me how to chop wood with their machetes, a profession in itself ? In the porters hut, the wood fire burns and the food is prepared. Tonight rice with meat, sauce and separately cooked white cabbage. Enjoy your dinner!
* Around 1700 there were rules for the forest / jungle, but compliance was minimal. Resulting in illegal logging. From 1989, the Netherlands helped to restore the forest (secondary forest).
Related Posts
My second Karamoja Tour, but definitely not the last
One year ago, Robin and Simon were one of our first guest that traveled to the remote northeast to Discover Karamoja with us. A few months ago we received the joyful news that Robin decided to visit us again and bring her father and his partner as well… even though they only had 2 days in total.
Karamoja is a destination in Uganda worth visiting
Myself and 30+ friends were keen to explore destination Karamoja. We went for a hike up Mount Moroto, the mountain to likely areas for sight seeing. Owner Theo and other Guides like Brian, Peter, Paul and others delivered a fantastic experience. The hike was not too difficult but we covered different altitudes and habitats and …
Uganda’s Karamoja region was a completely Out of Africa feeling
Kara-Tunga hosted a renown Belgium journalist to reveal Uganda’s untouched Karamoja region. He quoted Karamoja as “Off the Beaten Path” and his experience “Out of Africa”. Read his travel report in Belgiums biggest newspaper ‘Het Laatste Nieuws’ featuring the Karamoja region, Kidepo Valley National Park and Authentic cultural tours of Kara-Tunga.
Launch Uganda Tour Guides’ Assessors
We are proud to be part of the Launch Uganda Tour Guides’ Assessors and Assessment Process on 14th December 2021 in Fairway Hotel Kampala Uganda.